New York Jets draft pick Kenrick Ellis’ trial for felony assault has been rescheduled, but one report indicates that’s not his biggest problem right now.

ESPNNewYork.com has reported that Ellis is not a U.S. citizen. According to the website, Ellis is a native of Jamaica who moved to Florida when he was 11 years old. He currently has “permanent resident” status.

The same report says if a permanent resident is convicted of aggravated felony assault – of which Ellis is accused – then that person could be deported, according to immigration law.

Three immigration lawyers contacted by ESPNNewYork.com all said the likely outcome is Ellis negotiating a plea bargain.

"There's a reason (for the Jets) to be worried ... because if it's an aggravated felony, there's nothing that can be done," Virginia-based immigration attorney Bill Kovatch said in the report. "He gets deported and there's no waiver."

Originally scheduled to stand trial this Tuesday, Ellis received a continuance and will instead face charges Nov. 28 in Hampton, Va. ESPN reported that because the new date would likely take place during the NFL season, Ellis’ attorney will likely request another continuance.

The Hampton University product slipped to the third round due to his April 12, 2010, arrest. He allegedly attacked another man, later identified as Dennis Eley. Additional details are hazy, however, because the school – a private university – has not released the arrest report.

According to multiple reports, people in Ellis’ camp say Eley harassed Ellis’ girlfriend and approached Ellis with a baseball bat.

Eley eventually filed a $3 million civil suit; ESPNNewYork.com states that lawsuit accuses Ellis of attacking Eley at a secluded location, without provocation.

Ellis ended up at Hampton by way of South Carolina. He was booted from the Gamecocks in 2008 for violating university policy. Multiple reports indicate Ellis failed multiple drug tests.